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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
NOT SO BAD.
A San Antonian Tells How the crops
Look Between This City and
Houston


Look Between This City and
Houston.
MIR. W. j. Locke, father of the county
surveyor, engaged In stock raising and
farming on the outskirts of the city, re-
Gently became discouraged at the many
losses he has sustained from drOuth and
other causes, and thought Of finding an
other location. Lake Charles, Louisiana,
was recommended to him, and he re-
Gently went to that point on prospect
ing tour. Yesterday morning Mr.. Locke
described his journey to LIGHT report
er, and said: 1.-The result, however,
showed me that though the district was
q most favorable one, 1t was impractica-
BILE to place cattle on the "drive" for
that point, as between San Antonio and
Columbus, 1t is difficult to obtain food
IN pasturage and that would
eat the cattle's heads of. At
Seguin q little rain had fallen.
Luling and Schulenburg had heavy
and from that point to Lake Charles 1t
was evident that the farmers had no
reason to complain Of want of rain. On
the Trinity NatoheZ and Sabine districts
l noticed thousands Of acres of prairie
land shoe deep under water. The crops
from Seguin to the Brazos we're In re-
msrkably fine condition and l never saw
better crops than those that are seen
around Schulenburg. The farming In
these sections is good and profitable, but
after you leave Houston, agriculture sur
renders her reign to the stock interest,
and there is plenty Of land, grass and
water for it. at Lake Charles the crops
and fruit were in excellent condition
and all seemed prosperous. There was
cordially received by Prof. Knapp and
other citizens, and l must gratefully
acknowledge that all information and as
sistanoe was oourteously given to me.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Ravished and Murdered.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo, May l0.-At the
residence OF Joe White, several miles
from Poplar Bluff, Ada Vaughn, the
adopted daughter, 13 years Of age. had
been left in charge OF the residence,
while the family were visiting neigh
bors. During the middle of the after
noon farmers lad was attracted to the
house by the report Of pistol shot. He
lying on the grass in the yard. An in
vestigation proved that the girl had
been ravished ana murdered. Lynching
is looked for II the guilt can be settled
on any person.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Only For Sixty Acres.

The suit in the district court, styled
Juan f. Rodriguez, ct al VS.. j. V. Dig
nowity, ct al, is for LOO acres of land
west Of the city. Mr.. Dignowity states
that he is the only one Of the Digno-
WHY'S concerned in the suit and his
share Is only for 60 acres, which he pur-
chased from Geo. M. Maverick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
District Court.

In this court to-day VIM. Graham,
charged with horse theft, was aequit-
ted.
On motion of the district attorney, the
case Of Geo. NJ. Baker, charged with as
sault with intent to murner, was dis
missed; also Conception Calavera,
charged with assault, and August
Schwarts, insulting language, appealed
from justice court, were dismissed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Thompson & Henry,

Formerly Of Waco, Texas, have opened
secondhand furniture store at No. All
East Houston street. Those wishing to
buy or sell will consult their interest by
giving these gentlemen a call when
needing anything In their line. They
are also agents for Western Texas for
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

Geo. ID. Barnard Il Co., big station
cry dealers Of st. Louis, have brought
suits In San Antonio against several
lawyers and merchants, for non pay
ment of accounts for stationery. These
fellows will realize that 1t costs more In
the end to deal with q foreign house
than with printers at home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Weather ProRnostics.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l0.-Indica-
lions for Texss: Threatening weather;
local rains; variable winds, generally
southeastly, slightly cooler, except in
Eastern Texas slightly warmer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
A Union Veteran Dies

NASHUA, N. e., May 1O.-Gen. Aaron
4. Fletcher Stevens died at his house In
this city at 1880 O'Clock this morning
from kidney difficulty, arising from
wounds received in the battle before
YetersburR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

The LIGHT is pleased to see Mr.. Louis
A. Berteaux out again after a severe ILL
ness Of about ten days. He hopes to be
able TO be back again on duty. when he
will be pleased to meet his friends.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
b. Smith 81 Son,

Who are strictly flrst-olass merchant
bailors, are now receiving fine line OF
spring and summer suitings OF German,
English, Scotch and French goods. Our
prices are sway down." Satisfaction
and fit guaranteed. Call on them and
price their goods before purchasing else
where. IL. SMITH Il Son,
l2-9-tf No. A West Commerce st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

Two lots on Prospect hill will soon
be rallied at Joe Meny's saloon, for the
benefit Of the drOuth sufferers. They
were donated for the purpose by Mr..
Chas. l.. DignOWity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

We keep all sizes and all the novel;
ties in summer coats and vests and suits.
5-lO-2m PANCOAsT g. Sons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

Any person having cattle to sell or
trade, address X, No. West Houston
street, city. loot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Hurrah

No. sis Z. COMMERCE ST. TELEPHONE No. 80
Now that the warm weather is fast APP
preaching, ladies while out driving viii 1rd II
a great treat to stop at Blair'a Popular Drug
Store and procure refreshing drink always
ice cold. This gentleman. - pronounced By
all. is said to have the finest fruit ayrups, and
lovers of good extracts viii ind II TO their I'd.
vantage to walk In and examine his Selection
OF fine perfumery. Orders cheerfuliy received
from any part of the city per telephone and
given immediate attention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Associated Press Dispatches and Speci-
ais Up to the Hour of Closing
the Forms.

Kaiser William Gets Advice
BERLIN. May lO.-Emperor williams
physicians have adviced him not to 20
to Gastein this year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10

--PanOoast & SOns keep the genuine
India seersucker suits. 5-l0-2m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
.OAN would enjoy your dinner

~ WV and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
d dney are P9slLly T cure Io5 DysPePsia' In
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
Notice.

Garden City, Kansas, suffers from the
second heavy fire within a month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
OUR FINE LINE OF
THEN IN THE LINE OF
Millinery and Fancy Goods

We are prepared to offer great inducements
Our stock of Hats, Bonnets, Flowers Feath.
ers, Trimmings, and all the paraphernala that
goes TO make up Love OF Bonnet or Hat
Is more complete than ever. Our experienced
artists trim and ornament in every style.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
IN THE LINE OF
Ladies' Shoes and Slippers

We are, as usual. in the lead Our stock is
complete and excellent. The same may be said
of Misses and Childrens Wear. In Hosiery,
all goods, from cotton to the finest silk, can be
found in endless variety OF styles, shapes and
colors, as well as prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-10
IN OUR LINE OF
Gloves, HandkerChiefs and Fans

The ladies can surely make a selection from
the well-seected variety. There are all styles
and grades-selected with a view to the wants
of our cosmopolitan trade.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
court may seem proper, and shall dis
tribute the same Is donation tn the des-

I
titute citizens Of their several counties as
| their Immediate necessities may demand.
Art The commissioners court pur-
Chasing provisions under the preceding
article, shall give orders on the county
treasurer OF said county for money to
pay for the same. And in Distributing
said provisions, shall give no aid to anv
persons who have or are able TO buy bread
for themsel Ives, and shall require
| .ftfiavl.s to be made by two credible
persons, one Of whom may BE- the party
for whom the aid is sought, showing
such inability to purchase said food, and
further showing such persons for whom
aid is solicited 10 have been bona fide
citiz ms of the county in which they then
reside fer more than three months, mex
proceeding the time of making such sp-
pIcStiou.
Art 6. Two members Of the drouth
relief comDittse shall constitute quorum
for he transaction of bu mess IN this
behalt. Said committee shall not be re-
CURED TO visit ell OF the counties that are
suffering from de>titltion, caused by
drUuth, before fu nsHirg relief, but NAV,
F.. in their discretion, draw drafs for the re-
lief Of the people of the counties in sue
crssion Gs visited by them, so IS 10 give
them immediate relief, having due re-
gard for the probable number of peopb
to De relieved. and tie amount herein
appropriated to be drawn from.
Art. I. Said drouih relief committee
shall procure information concerning the
extent Of said drouth, and the restitution
caused thereby, and make full report
uf the same, with such suggestions as to
them h. v--;-t
tu.i report of their action, 10 this ltgIsla-
tGre By or before March 10, 1887.
Art s. The members IF said drouth re-
lief committee shall each receive the sum
Of s. per day for each dayactusIy en-
gagged in the discharge of their duties as
required by tiiS act, and all sctual neces-
'ary expenses Incurred by them provided,
that no mrmoer Of sad committee Shall
rec, i've pay fer more than forty days
services, an accurate tented account of
which said actual necessary expenses andzi
per diem services of each member shall
be made under oath by said member, ap-
proved - the governor, and pre- ented 70
the comptroller Of the state OF Texas, who
shall thereupou issue warrant for tbs
same, and the state treasurer shall pay
the same out OF the said sum set aside
for the Immediate reli'f of those suffer
ing by reason eff said drOufh
Art. 9. Each member of the drouth re-
lief committee, before entering upon thsi
discharge Of his duties d. such, shall tske
and subscribe an Oath to faithfully and
impartialIy discher2e his duties as memA
Der Of the 6routa relief committee, which |
said oath shall be flied in the Office Of the |
secretary Of state
Art 10. Whereas great distress, owing |
to said restitution by said drouth,
now prevails in q large portion of this !
state, ana imperative public necessity ex-
lists that int constitutional rule requiring !
hi Is 0 be read or several day be sus-
pended, and that this act take effect and !
be in force from and after its passage,
and /. is 50 enacted.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
RELIEF BILL.
Full Text of Senate Bin to Relieve the
Drouth Sufferers as Recommended by
COnmittee.

Fuu Text OF Ssuate Bin to Relieve the
DrOuth Sufferers as Recommended by
Committee.
Correspondence of the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 81. - Article
1. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the state of Texas: That where
as S long and protracted drou.n, begin
mig il June, a. d. 1885, and continuing
with but little intermission up to tue
present time, has devastated @ large p0r-
ton Of the state Of Texas, whereby many
thousands OF her citizens are destitute Of
food and thai great public calamity now
exists by reason of said drouth, that the
sum of 500, 600 out of any funds now in
the state treasury not otherwise appro-
pIiated he and the same is hereby set
aside and appropriated for the immediate
relief OF these suffering from destitution
by reason If SAID drouth.
Art. , That the governor, with the sd
vice and consent Of the senate, shall i'm
mediatelv appoint q committee of three
disiIterested citizens of the state of
Texas, to be known as the drouth relief
committee, whose duy it shall be 10 i'm
mediately visit the portion of this state
where such restitution prevails and as
certain the extent Of such destitution
caused by said drouth: and should said
committee, upon investigation, be salts
fed that the people OF shy county are in
destitute circumstances by reason OF said
drouth, said committee shall draw draft
on the state of Texas, in favor Of the
treasurer Of such county, for such sum
OF money as in the judgment of said com
mittee snail be adequate and proper for
the immediate relief Of the destitute OF
such county.
Art. ; That said drafts SO drawn by
said committee shall be indoTsed by the
governor, AID warrant issued thereon
by the comptroller to the state treasurer,
and ne shalt pay the same to the County
tressurers in whose favor they are sever
allv drawn. out Of the tnnd hereinbefore
as set aside for the relisf ii
those suffering from destitution by reason
OF said drouth, and the county treasurers
of such counties shall designate the
money so received by them as the relief
fund OF the county, and shall pay out the
same under the order OF the commission
ers' courts of their several counties as
provided.
Art. 4. The commissioners court of
any county receiving said money shall i'm
medistely purchase corn, -four or meal at
such places and in such manner as to said
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28

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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
At Whitswright.

SptCIaI q me UaZette.
WHITEwRIGHT, Tex, Jan. 22.-This
town received good rain this morning.
The opinion of the old settlers is that it
will rain more soon. The majority of
the farmers think that wheatis all right
now.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
In Grnyson County.

S oecial to the Gazette.s
SHERMAN, TEx.sJan. PA refreshing
rain, the first that has fallen for eight
weeks, visiteishe city at o'clock this
morning, lasting for nearly three hours,
and reportSfrom several towns state that
the rain has been general throughout
Graysonfcounty.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
THE DARKEST HOUR.

For period of four years I've been n x,c,,,.
of very severe and agonizing case 81 Sal,
Rheum which affected my hands to such ar a.
cent that they almost become burden.
My hand became raw and horrifyinp CHIME,
lin me to keep 1t covered all the imr
Pve spent hundreds Of DOL ar9 for varions
prerara,ions, but instead If beneflinx No cor
dition, they all seemed TO stimula c and enconr
age the progress of the, miserable Iseaae, untn
/ had about Rivan up aIl.ho e.
But thank heaven 1.-THE darkest hour Ia inst
fore cay" aud am re ofredto REsy that n
positive cure has been fsuy s, Nhicsi IS known
US B. K. Il botanic Blood Balm
Ny family all rel )ice at It's Agical curative
powers in giving me reliefS My hand ha, been
cured and re- embles 4 burnt surface after be-
ing healed over more thausDything else. II
has ais" cured my two childreh of losthsOme
torn of Itch which had resisted sll previous
treatnt Mt. l refer 90 anyssb1s mess house in
NJ Ody, and to Thomas Pagng2 druggist OF
whom | urchssed the goods. -
l>igned Wa BRYANT.
r.. ..,.rIn I1=
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-28
Consumption Cured

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the for ula of 8 simple vegetable
;5emedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
sh threst and lung a1ecfi rs, also positive
and TadfcaEcu tors gfry Gus de bllity an1 all
perFpus C" up atRts!afi % hsvfhg tested It's won7
derfnl curuife powers in thOusaR6s of casess-
ms felt It nteduty to 4sakr it knogh TO his ssffs
fering feiiow5 Acutsied b Il LIE otiys a9d a
desire totFeiieve hqmap sutfsffhg, hvJt ssnd
free Of charge, to al Who sssife IT, thisIetipe.
in German, French or English, with fQll direc-
lions for preparing AMI using. SeDtsby mail by
q dressing with stamp, naming this paper.
w. 4. Moves, l49 Powers Block, Roches
ter n. y .ftE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-09

II Is the opinion of theOlogans and law
yers and judges that Ms II rule women are
truthful Hence, the public rightfully at
taches great value 70 the testimony OF a
lady as 10 the effect Of medicine.
Mrs. Mask Is the wife of one of the most
prosperous and intelligent farmers OF
Alcora county, Mass, Edward Mask, After
suffering two years with an ulcer that GOV.
cred her left leg from the knee TO the foot,
recently she has been cured. Read what
cured her:
GIFT p. o., Miss, Feb. 10, 1897,
Gentlemen-A year ago last falt sore
brake out on my left leg below the knee
1t began to spread, and run until my whole
leg was covered This continued until
last fail, when began TO take Swift Spe.
cifd. The physicians told me II would take
about one dozen bottles; but when had
finished two bottles my leg was well.
While | suffered, | also had chills reg
ularly. Those, too, disappeared when the
ulcer WAS healed up. am truly grateful
for the benefit | received from 8, ). 5,
and both myself and husband talk up your
TO all our friends.
Mrs. CoRDELIA s. MARKS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-09
Exchange Gossip.

Never make wager with a woman
You may be certain that no woman bets
unless she has a sure thing-L0,ceN Citizen.
Ii the age of nation may be computed
as that OF tree In measure-by its rings
what venerable institution cur republic
must be.--Lie.
The latest literary movement worthy of
note Is reported from Missouri, where Il
high wind blew the library of country
justice out of the window, and carried sew.
eral editions OF statutes into the next coun,
ty.-Chicdgo Mter-Ocean.
Always on top-the hat.-Champion CITY
Times Always under foot-ths shoe All
ha! We can do this sort of thing too
Cincinnati Telegram.
A young couple who proposed visiting
the summit of Mount Washington regis.
tered at the Glen House as 1.-TWO for
ascent."-Boston Commercial Bulletin.
To fasten delicacy on the end of string
and let II bangle In front of the patients
nose Is very effective, and then 10 Jerk II
away when he reaches for II causes much
amusement and relieves the monotony of
the sick roOm.--N. Y. Herald.
Think twice before you speak once is a
good enough rule for some, but there are
persons who can think of so much meaner
things to say on second thought that we
prefer to hear their first inspiration on the
subject.-7eras SJtings.
1t is reported that Mrs. Blaine objects to
Der husbands running for Presidency.
Women always did know more than men
N. y. Herald.
A Texas newspaper has come to grief
The foreman locked up the forms, then the
Sheriff locked up the editor.-Er
Two little girls of and 8 are playing TO.
gether. And your para, what does be
dor" asked one of them. whatever nam.
ma says."-Er.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-09
Necessity of Careful Revision.

Careful revision of what you have written
is always essential, and the work can best be
revised after lapse Of time. Men who write
for daily papers, however, are generally not
allowed a month or year in which to per-
feet their work They must write at mid
night for the morning paper, and the time Tor
revision is brief. Even so, the man who ale
lows his copy to go to the news editor with
out having read it through does himself and
his employer an injustice, and acquires a
careless habit of composition that cannot fail
to do him harm. A skillful editor can gener
ally improve any hastily written article; but
the work he does is mechanical, and, as q
rule, the writer of the article himself can do
it better. 1t is his duty and he should regard
it as his privilege, to make his work as nearly
complete rs he can before he gives it to an
other. You can always care better for your
own baby than you can for another's child,
ana the experience You get makes you more
skillful still.-"W. H. H. in The Writer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-09

In financial matters names often have
great effect. A few years ago many ignorant
people bought bonds of western railroads
simply because the name bond implied to
their minds that there was a good margin OF
property owned by the corporation beside
the amount for which it gave the bond. This
mode of deceiving the ignorant has now lost
its efficacy as regards western corporations,
but in this state we have taken such pains to
regulate the issue of stocks and bonds that
the name "bond" still gives sense of secur-
ity, and so, too, does the name preferred
stock. The latter name implies that the COM
pany has made small portion of its stock
more desirable than the larger portion, which
remains as common stock.
As stock can be issued in Massachusetts
only for the amount of money really paid
into the treasury, if small portion Of the
stock so issued is in some way made better
than the large remainder, the fair superstition
is that it is worth more than par. But il 81
per cent. of the stock Of the corporation is
made preferred the name is likely to mslead,
and the state should not sanction such an at
tempt at deception. But, still further, if 10y
limiting the amount Of dividend that the pre-
ferred can receive, at the same time that %
per cent. of the stock is made preferred, the
common stock is made very valuable per
share, it is obvious that the name preferred
is misapplied. Instead of being preferred
stock it should he called limited stock. The
stock really has all the disadvantages and
none of the advantages of a bond.-BosJon
Herald
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-09

For the meeting of the National Educa-
tional Association, to be held at Chicago
July 18th 10 18th inclusive, round trip
tickets will be sold over the Chicago. Bur.
lington u Quincy X. r. from all stations,
at one unlimited single fare, added to 81
IN each case, for the round trip. These
tickets will be sold only July 5th to 18th
inclusive, and are good going only July
GIN to Is inclusive, and are good only for
return passage July 18th To 18th inclusive,
aud not before July 18th. Arrangements,
however, have been made that the Origi-
nal purchasers of these tickets can be nc
corded prolonged limit for return pas.
sage, If the proper application is made and
granted by the Chairman of the Western
States Passenger Association, Home Insur,
ance Building, Chicago before July 18th,
In which case it will be necessary for the
tickets TO be deposited with him (fOr
which he will give memorandum receipt,
until the day when the passenger wishes
TO return, which day shall not be later than
September 9Th, 1887. These tickets are to
be sold to teachers and members Of their
families and to editors and reporters of ed.
ucatonal journals.